THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S MARRIAGE.

Evening Star, Issue 3450, 13 March 1874, Page 3

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S MARRIAGE.

his ARRIVAL IN RUSSIA

His Royal Highness was received in the Russian Capital with every mark of esteem and friendship upon his arrival. Hours before the appointed time crowds of people assembled round the railway station, and in the streets leading to the Winter Palace, in order to welcome him. As soon as the train stopped at the platform his Royal Highness alighted from the Imperial carriage and was received by his Majesty the fmperor, accompanied by their mpeyial Highnesses the Grand Dukes Constantine, Alexis, and Vladimir, Prince Eugene, the Duke of 0 denburg, and a brilliant suite of military officers and civil dignitaries of the Crown The Emperor and the Duke of Edinburgh dr ve together, in a separate sledge, to the 'Vinter Palace, and were loudly cheered b-. the assembled multitude. The station was beautifully decorated with Russian and Kngish flags, and the military band played the English national anthem of 11 God save the Queen.” THK. MARRIAGE. St. Petersburg, January 23.—The mar riage ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Marie commenced at noon to-day, in the presence of a vast assemblage of guests, in the Winter Palace and the various galleries. The ladies were sumptuously attire ■ j the prevailing costumes, particularly of Russian ladies, were velvet

»nd diamonds. After assembling, a procession was formed with the Grand Equerries chamberlains, and other officers of the Comt. eadiug them came the fmperor and Empress Imperial, Prince and Princess of Wales the Princess Imperial of Germany and Denmark, and Prince Arthur. Then cane the bride and bridegroom, who wore the Russian naval uniform. The bride was splendidly apparelled in a long crimson velvet mantle trimmed with ermine, and she wore a diamond coronet, Her train was borne by four pages. Then followed an immense procession of the Imperial family, priests, friends, princes, and court officials. Ihe imperial Russian Prince wore the uniform of /uirassiers, the Prince of Wales the scarlet B itish uniform, the Prussian Prince Imperial .hat of a Prussian colonel. All \vere decorated with the Russian Order of St. Andrew The Princess of Wales was dressed in dark crimson velvet, with diamomd coronet and collar, and pearl necklace. The Imperial German Princess was dressed in the same style. The i ussian Princess’s dress was blue velvet and gold. Prince Arthur acted as one of the groomsmen. All WP.hj silver wedding favors. The procession, upon reaching the Russian Church, was received by the Metropolitan head of the Russian Church of the Holy Synod, bearing crosses and sacred vessels with holy water. The Emperor conducted the bride aad bri legroom tp the middle of the church, assuming his Ration, with the Empress immediately behind. Around the bridegroom stood Prince Arthur and the Grand Dukes. The magnificent chapel was illuminated with innumerable wax candles; the floor was covered with velvet, crimson, and gold carpet ; the pillars and altar were covered with gold. The Greek marriage ceremony was unique in absence of music. Chants and intoned prayers were given during the service. At the close of the Greek s-r----vices, the procession slowly iormed, proceeding to the Hall of Alexander for the Anglican service. Dean Stanley, of Westminster Abbey, officiated. Ihe walla were decorated with battle pictures. Dean Stanley, who. (luring the solemnisation of the Greek Church service, wore a Protestant Episcopal Doctor of Divinity hat and gown, and who now appeared on the altar wearing an Episcopal surplice with a jewelled collar of the Order of the Bath around his neck, was assisted by two resident English clergymen. The Episcopal chants were given by Russian chorister lads, in long crimson dresses. When the marriage procession entered, the bridp walked between her father and the I .ridegroom. The beautiful Anglican wedding, service was then impressively performed by Di-au Stanley, the Prince and Princess responding according to the form enjoined in the Book of C ramou Prayer, the services being concluded, Dean Stanley congratulated the newly-married couple. Several Roman l-athclic dignitaries were present. The brido looked earnest, sweet, fair-faced ; the bride. B rave > self-possessed, The Princess of Wa'ea waa lovely, pale, and delicate The German Crown Princess looked healthy—'he image of her mother, Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales was apparently on excellent terms with the German Prince, and both looked well. The ceremony being con* eluded, the crowd dispersed. There was only a limited display of popular enthusiasm An illumination of the public squares took place, and the general scene was one of splendid festivity. The service formed an extraordinary combination of ceremony, wealth, pomp, and splendour. ’

WHAT WILL UK DONE AT HOME. London will not forget to do honor to tlie occasion by making a display siqu af fco that made 6u the occasion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales. Similar loyal demonstrations will be made throughout the _ mted Kingdom. The Muke and Grand Duchess will, it is understood, upon their ai rival m England after their marriage, pay a visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle. As the guests of her Majesty, a magnificent suite of apartments will be prepared for their reception, and it is probable that a portion of the State apartments of the Palace will be brought into requisition for the festivities which will occur during the stay of the Duke and Duchess at Windsor,